Guatita (little guts) is an Ecuadorian stew where the main ingredient is tripe (cow stomach) cooked in a sauce of spices, potatoes and peanuts. The dish is often considered an acquired taste. Because of its strong taste, it is sometimes served in small quantities. In Ecuador, it is believed that guatita helps relieve hangover symptoms. For this reason, it is often served by restaurants early on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Llapingacho is a fried potato cake that originated in Ecuador. They are usually served with a peanut sauce. The dish is similar to Colombian arepas. The potato patties or thick pancakes are stuffed with cheese and cooked on a hot griddle until crispy brown

Hornado is a roast pig, cooked whole, in Ecuadorian cuisine. It is often served in highland markets. Hornado is generally accompanied by llapingacho, mote (hominy), and vegetables. It is made with pork, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and oil.